A Uzbekistan delegation has presented seven major infrastructure projects worth more than $15 billion to international investors, financial institutions and infrastructure companies during the Paris Infraweek 2026 forum in the French capital. The presentation focused on modernising the transport system, attracting private investment and expanding public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms. The delegation included representatives of the PPP Development Agency under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Transport and Uzbekistan’s embassy in France. The event was dedicated to PPP and investment opportunities in Central Asia’s transport sector.
Key Takeaways: At Paris Infraweek 2026, held on 2–6 November in Paris, Uzbekistan presented seven infrastructure projects valued at more than $15 billion. Investors showed particular interest in transport and urban development projects in New Tashkent. The delegation held B2G meetings with Proparco, the World Bank, Bpifrance, Rothschild & Co. and other institutions.
The presentation comes as Uzbekistan and Central Asia seek to upgrade transport infrastructure, support rapid urban growth and widen non-budget financing sources. The New Tashkent project is expected to involve integrated development of road and transport networks, public transit and engineering infrastructure for the fast-growing capital. For international investors, the proposals offer potential long-term PPP contracts, concession mechanisms and stable revenue streams, although global infrastructure financing remains selective and risk-sensitive. The Paris event therefore served not only as project promotion but also as an attempt to clarify risk-sharing, bankability and institutional trust.
The event was organised by France’s Expertise France agency and the international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Discussions covered foreign capital attraction, broader private-sector participation, concession mechanisms and the allocation of investment and operational risks. The Uzbek delegation held bilateral B2G meetings with Proparco, the French development agency, Bpifrance, Meridian, the World Bank, Rothschild & Co. and other potential investors. Talks focused on prospective transport projects in New Tashkent, financing for infrastructure initiatives and ways to expand international cooperation.
The next stage is expected to require stronger feasibility studies, clearer financial models and more concrete agreements with investors. Uzbekistan is pushing to expand private capital participation and accelerate practical PPP results, while international financial institutions are likely to scrutinise transparency, risk management and repayment mechanisms. The outcome of Paris Infraweek 2026 may serve as an important signal of confidence in Uzbekistan’s infrastructure market and future investment flows. Official results and new agreements could emerge in the coming months.
Source: kun.uz